How to remove TeslaCrypt 2.0

TeslaCrypt 2.0 is a file locking virus that belongs to the well-known ransomware family

TeslaCrypt 2.0 is yet another version of TeslaCrypt, which is known as a malicious computer virus and belongs to the dreadful category of ransomware. The new version differs from its older ones because now the virus changes the extension of the encrypted data to .VVV.

Ransomware is a malicious virus that usually enters victims’ computers via infectious e-mails including attachments. If the user opens such an attachment, the virus gets executed on the victim’s computer and affects personal files including audio, video, image, and text files. Ransomware viruses such as TeslaCrypt 2.0 encrypt these files and ask for a ransom in order to get the files back. Unfortunately, paying the ransom does not necessarily guarantee that the user is going to get the personal files back.

Once the files are encrypted, TeslaCrypt places a .html file with instructions on how to retrieve lost data. The text is copied from the CryptoWall virus warning message. This virus asks to pay the ransom, which usually reaches up to 500$ via the bitcoin payment system.

TeslaCrypt 2.0 encrypts the files using the AES-256-CBC algorithm. This virus uses the ECHD algorithm to generate a different master key for every infected computer. Unfortunately, but security vendors claim that it is very hard or almost impossible to retrieve the encrypted files without paying the ransom.

However, paying the ransom does NOT ensure that you are going to get your files back – you cannot trust these cyber-criminals who have stolen your private data from you.

If you see a ransomware alert message and if you cannot open your personal files anymore, you should immediately remove TeslaCrypt 2.0 malware in order to stop it from encrypting your files. You can do it with SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes malware removal program.

After the TeslaCrypt 2.0 removal, you should fix system files too. FortectIntego or a similar reliable repair tool will help you to repair the system very easily and quickly.

Ransomware often spreads through malicious e-mails

Ransomware viruses mostly are known to be spread as a Trojan via malicious e-mail letters. Moreover, this new version of TeslaCrypt is known to be targeted to gamers, so it is also known to be spread bundled together with various computer games.

This malicious virus can destroy your personal files permanently, so you have to be extremely aware of this program. Here are a few pieces of advice from us on how you can avoid getting this infection:

• Do not browse through suspicious websites. Such websites are usually filled with annoying advertising content and various pop-ups.
• Do not download questionable software from untrustworthy web domains – there are excellent chances such downloads can hold malicious or infectious programs or even viruses.
• Do not open e-mails and attachments from unknown senders – such attachments can include malware.
• Install the software on your computer carefully. Pay attention to each installation step, read Terms of Use and Privacy Policy documents, and choose the safe installation mode. Safe installation modes are Custom and Advanced ones. These options provide a list of possible suggestions to install additional programs, so if you see a list of suggestions to install unfamiliar programs, deselect agreements to install them.

If you think that ransomware has already infected your computer, and it is encrypting your files right now, continue reading this article and find the removal instructions and recommendations on how to decrypt the files.

Tips on how to remove TeslaCrypt 2.0 ransomware and decrypt your files

You can try to delete TeslaCrypt 2.0 ransomware by yourself, but we strongly recommend removing the virus automatically. It is an extremely dangerous virus that has been programmed professionally, so it is not as easy to remove it as it is easy to remove spyware. We suggest trying SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes to remove it automatically.

Good news for victims: Authors of this virus have shut down this project and released the master decryption key. You can decrypt all files using the TeslaCrypt decryption tool. Before you do that, remove TeslaCrypt using the instructions below.

Also, be sure to repair the system if you notice that your computer is running slower or even restarting. FortectIntego or similar repair tools will easily fix system files for you. To avoid ransomware in the future, be careful online from now on.